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Department of Pathology

About the Program

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) in Assistant in Pathology program
utilizes innovative instructional methods in conjunction with the medical school and
physician assistant program’s diverse resources to provide students with outstanding
educational opportunities. The curriculum provides graduates with the knowledge and
skills needed to maximize healthcare as Pathologists’ Assistants and leaders in ever
evolving healthcare industry.

Our program is in “serious applicant status” by National Accreditation Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). In order to be eligible for the Board of Certification
(BOC) examination given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), applicants
must be graduates of a Pathologists’ Assistant educational program accredited by NAACLS.
Visit the ASCP BOC website for more information about the certification programs and
the requirements to maintain your certification.

For more information about Pathologists’ Assistant profession, you can contact the
American Association of Pathologists’ Assistant (AAPA). The AAPA is dedicated to the
advocacy and advancement of pathologists’ assistant profession. The AAPA advocates,
promotes and sustains the highest education and professional standards for the profession,
for all associated educational training programs and for individual pathologists'
assistants. Additionally, the AAPA strives to promote and support high quality standards
within the scope of practice for pathologists' assistants in anatomic pathology, ensuring
the provision of high quality patient care. You may find more information in their
website: https://aapa.site-ym.com/